Defying the Enemy Within
How I Silenced the Negative Voices in My Head to Survive and Thrive
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Defying the Enemy Within
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Narrated by:
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Joe Williams
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Joe Williams
About this listen
Former professional sportsman Joe Williams shares his struggles with mental illness and reveals what has helped him survive and thrive.
Former NRL player, world boxing title holder and proud Wiradjuri First Nations man Joe Williams was always plagued by negative dialogue in his head, and the pressures of elite sport took their toll. Joe eventually turned to drugs and alcohol to silence the dialogue before attempting to take his own life in 2012.
In the aftermath, determined to rebuild, Joe took up professional boxing and got clean. Defying the Enemy Within is both Joe's story and the steps he took to get well. Williams tells of his struggles with mental illness, later diagnosed as bipolar disorder, and the constant dialogue in his head telling him he's worthless and should die. In addition to sharing his experiences, Joe shares his wellness plan - the ordinary steps that helped him achieve the extraordinary.
©2018 Joe Williams (P)2018 Bolinda Publishing Pty LtdWhat listeners say about Defying the Enemy Within
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Holly Knight
- 18-07-2018
Insightful & inspiring
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Joe’s story, he has gone through some pretty heavy stuff and come out as a great example of how some one can turn their life around and lead with kindness and compassion. His tips on mental health recovery are also solid advice and he shows humility in his honesty. The insights in to his culture make the story even more engaging and I have a huge respect for how being strong in his culture sets a great example for others in sport & life generally.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 22-01-2024
Disappointing if you’re looking for strategies to improve your own life.
Part one focuses on Joe’s achievements.
Part 2 onwards offers only brief and skin deep strategies that worked well for him.
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